Susan Fisher
Share the Spotlight Susan Fisher | Why I Volunteer After 38 years as a nurse, most of them spent caring for children, Susan could have stepped fully into a quiet retirement. Instead, she chose to keep showing up for people. Three years ago, she joined the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society and began driving clients from […]
Candy Haslam
Share the Spotlight Candy Haslam Why I Volunteer as a Driver and Dispatcher Candy Haslam began volunteering with the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society after watching friends and family navigate cancer and seeing just how exhausting it can be to depend on others for rides to countless appointments. When she heard a radio call for volunteer […]
Lloyd Dowd
Share the Spotlight Lloyd Dowd “Why I Drive” When Lloyd Dowd, a resident of Richmond, began thinking about retirement, he also began thinking about purpose. After hearing the late George Garrett speak about the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society, he tucked the idea away, returning to it when the time felt right. In July 2023, that […]
Heather Blower
Share the Spotlight Volunteer Spotlight: Heather Blower If you ask Heather what has guided her life, the answer is simple: connection. In January 2025, Heather, a resident of Maple Ridge, joined the team of volunteer drivers. Volunteering and giving back is something she has done for as long as she can remember. She began as […]
Anne Lawlor
Share the Spotlight Anne Lawlor – Why I Drive! After retiring, Anne Lawlor wanted to give back in a meaningful way, and when a friend mentioned the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society (VCDS), she decided to get involved. Initially interested in learning more about the organization before joining the Board, Anne started as a volunteer driver […]
Doug Brimacombe
Share the Spotlight Doug Brimacombe – Resident of White Rock Doug describes volunteering with the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society in three words: “Sharing a journey.” Spend a few minutes with him, and you understand why. Doug’s life has been shaped by leadership, service, and community. Over his career, he served as CEO of the […]
Beverly Schultz
Share the Spotlight Beverly Schultz — Vancouver residentHelping Others When Beverly’s best friend Liz was diagnosed with lung and brain cancer in 2015, she drove her to every appointment — radiation, chemo, and countless doctor visits. Liz passed away in 2016, but Beverly carried a promise in her heart: one day, she would volunteer to […]
David Carnegie
Share the Spotlight David Carnegie — Abbotsford residentWhy I Drive! When David Carnegie retired, he knew he wanted to spend his time in a meaningful way. Volunteering gave him the opportunity to stay active, connect with people, and give back to his community. Driving was never an issue for David, so in 2010 he began […]
Bonnie Lo
Share the Spotlight Bonnie Lo — White Rock residentWhy I Drive For the past three years, Bonnie has been a dedicated Volunteer Cancer Driver, helping patients in Vancouver and Richmond get to their life-saving treatments. Her belief that “volunteering has no boundaries” reflects the spirit she brings to every ride—an open heart and a willingness […]
Diane Akelaitis
Share the Spotlight Diane Akelaitis “Why I Drive” For Diane Akelaitis, a resident of North Vancouver, volunteering with the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society is personal. After her mom required radiation treatment at the VCC, Diane learned about VCDS and felt drawn to help others facing the same challenges. Having recently retired, she wanted to give […]